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In the early hours of yesterday morning, the serene roads of Phuket were abruptly thrust into chaos when a pickup truck driver, determined to test the limits of early-morning traffic, collided spectacularly with the historically significant Heroines Monument. At precisely 12:54 am on March 28, the Thalang Police received an urgent call that had rescue workers from the dedicated Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation rushing to the scene faster than a tuk-tuk in a hurry. Upon arrival, the officers were greeted with quite the scene: a Toyota pickup truck had made an unfortunate acquaintance with the monument’s protective barrier and decided to take a mid-road nap on its side. Registered right here in the heart of Phuket, the vehicle left its mark on the barrier, now sporting a distinctive crash-induced art style. Behind the steering wheel of this newly acclaimed artist’s endeavor was 51-year-old Phongsak Promma. Though he sported a modest head…

In the bustling heart of Chatuchak, a district famed for its vibrant markets, there’s now a scene blackened by an unimaginable tragedy. The towering structure that was to house the State Audit Office crumbled down, leaving a cloud of dust and disbelief. The collapse, which occurred on Friday, has drawn the desperate eyes of the entire city to this site, pinning hopes and fears on the endeavors of valiant rescue workers who have been tirelessly deployed. Amidst the chaos and wreckage, a spark of hope emerged on Saturday when rescuers detected the vital signs of 15 individuals beneath the ruins. The undertone of anxiety is palpable, as the clock ticks mercilessly against the backdrop of potential life-saving feats. The cruel reality of the collapse has claimed eight lives, with an additional 47 souls unaccounted for, their identities shrouded in uncertainty. Mr. Suriyan Rawiwan, the director of the Bangkok Fire and…

Think you’ve secured that payment? Hold your horses and check again! Krungthai Bank has sounded the alarm, urging customers to double verify those transfer slips before breathing a sigh of relief. In a savvy move, the bank posted via its official Facebook page, Krungthai Care, stressing the importance of discerning between genuine and counterfeit payment proofs—a rising phenomenon thanks to cunning fraud schemes becoming all too common. But fear not, discerning customers: the magic lies within the Krungthai NEXT mobile app. In no uncertain terms, the bank declared, “Real or fake slips can be checked easily,” noting that within seconds, anyone can do it. Curious to find out how? Dive right in: Launch the Krungthai NEXT app on your phone. Tap ‘Scan’ and direct your camera to the QR code displayed on the transfer slip. Watch as the system unveils key transaction details: sender’s name, recipient’s name, transfer amount, and…

Just yesterday, March 28, a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake dramatically jolted Myanmar. The natural disaster didn’t just shake the earth; it shook the hearts of many across the globe, particularly those in Myanmar and as far away as Bangkok, Thailand. The tremendous quake proved deadly and destructive beyond imagination. Myanmar, already grappling with internal strife, faced yet another blow with this catastrophic event. From Mandalay, Myanmar’s bustling second city, the seismic waves emanated, leaving no stone unturned as they radiated their devastation far and wide. The death count in Myanmar alone has already reached a staggering 144, with injuries surpassing 730. Yet, under the grim warning of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, expectations are that these numbers will climb dreadfully further. The very earth that these resilient people stood upon betrayed them in the cruellest of ways, with structures both ancient and modern crumbling under the seismic onslaught. In near…

The political landscape has been buzzing ever since the People’s Party (PP) aimed their spotlight—and subsequent spotlighting inquiries—on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. As the curtain closed on the no-confidence debate, PP members have switched gears, serving up petitions to investigate the premier’s contentious share acquisition and her family’s land dealings in the lush realms of Khao Yai. It’s a tale worthy of a political drama! It was on a regular Friday that deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, alongside his zealous PP colleagues, approached the Revenue Department with a resolute letter in hand. Their mission? To delve deep into the prime minister’s strategic employment of promissory notes (PNs) for acquiring shares—a move they suspect might be a complex tax dance. Wiroj, with a flair for articulating intrigue, underscored the need for a formal examination. After all, it involves the head honcho of fiscal wizardry—the prime minister. Rewinding a little to earlier in…

As the sun gently kisses the rice fields in the serene province of Phayao—a land renowned for its natural beauty and cultural wealth—an extraordinary discovery has sent ripples through the world of archaeology and beyond. In the quiet village of Ban Chedi Ngam, locals stumbled upon an astonishing ancient site buried beneath the emerald waves of paddy, a find that could forever alter our understanding of the region’s age-old narrative. In the labyrinthine corridors of Thailand’s urban development, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) had embarked on an ambitious project—a dual-track railway snaking its way from Den Chai to Chiang Rai, eventually reaching the bustling hub of Chiang Khong. However, where humankind plans, history often has its own tales to tell. And this tale was unearthed not by pickaxe or modern machinery but by sheer serendipity. The first whispers of the ancient find reached the astute ears of Mr. Phnombootra…

In a dramatic turn of events at Mueang Thong Thani, the Technology Crime Suppression Division recently nabbed two men whose shocking exploits put them on the wrong side of the law. This dynamic duo, 25-year-old Satawat and his 26-year-old counterpart, Pirawit, caught the attention of authorities by posting intimidating images of firearms on social media, a move intended to strike fear into the hearts of their rivals. Their arrest was announced at a significant press conference held on March 27, led by none other than Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan and his team of officials. The strategic operation unfolded outside a house in the Pho Sadet subdistrict, a part of the vibrant Mueang district in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Acting on a search warrant issued by the provincial court of Nakhon Si Thammarat on March 25, law enforcement officials seized an arsenal of firearms and ammunition. Lt. Gen. Trirong pulled…

In the wake of the recent seismic upheaval, a dramatic pause descended upon several of Thailand’s bustling shopping sanctuaries. Ensuring the safety of every shopper and staff member became priority number one, prompting the temporary closure of these sprawling retail havens. Yet, rest assured, the shopping escapades are set to rebound with full vigor! Siam Paragon, one of the crown jewels of retail therapy in the Pathumwan district, was at the forefront with a proactive approach. With a statement issued on a tranquil Saturday morning, the mall announced a meticulous assessment of its structural integrity. After ensuring its majestic sprawl posed no danger to its devoted patrons, the mall was prepped and primed to welcome back eager crowds right at midday. Joining the chorus of reopenings, MBK Public Company Limited chimed in with reassuring news. The retail titan affirmed that its quartet of popular malls—MBK Center, Paradise Park, The Nine…

In the picturesque yet quietly bustling province of Phrae, nestled away from the usual hustle of urban life, a scene quite out of the ordinary unfolded recently. The tranquility of the town was jolted by rumblings of discord that seemed almost like they seemed out of a gripping drama novel, except the script veered into a startling reality. It was a story that made the villagers sit up—a tale involving none other than Sompong Sriladda, a retired police officer with a passion for raising gamecocks. Now, if you’re imagining Sompong as an unassuming, mild-mannered retiree nurturing gamecocks in his spare time, that image has taken a sharp turn. A dispute over these very gamecocks intertwined the lives of the community in more dramatic ways than one might expect in this quaint part of the world. Everything spiraled on a seemingly ordinary day when an explosive mix of suspicions, family rivalry,…

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a dramatic sequence of events unfolded on Friday as a powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar. Measuring a formidable 7.7 in magnitude and originating 10 kilometers below the surface near Mandalay, its tremors reverberated across borders, reaching the bustling streets of Bangkok and beyond. In mere moments, what was an ordinary afternoon morphed into a scene of chaos and uncertainty, as the earth’s volatile energy spilled into the lives of thousands. Among the hardest hit by this seismic tempest were three construction sites in Bangkok, where a calamity unfolded with the collapse of a 30-storey government building. The devastation resulted tragically in 10 lives lost, 16 more injured, and an alarming 101 individuals unaccounted for, shaking the city to its core. “It was a scene of utter pandemonium,” recounted Bangkok’s Deputy Governor, Tavida Kamolvej, as the city’s spirit flickered amidst the tragedy. The earthquake’s impact…